Poco M5s vs Xiaomi 14

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $210 and $191. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M5s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 534,895).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 100
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4610 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 193g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 1881
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $191 vs $210

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (65/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Xiaomi 14
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 534895 2363726
Geekbench Single 673 2200
Geekbench Multi 1881 7000
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2670x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 193 g
Price $210 $191
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5s and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 14 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
75/100 +77.4%
2363726 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 14 leads Poco M5s by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Xiaomi 14
$191

Price difference: $19. Xiaomi 14 is cheaper by $19.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (85/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (65/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Xiaomi 14?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.